The third round of the Betclic League is also held at Benfica's stadium, after a 3-0 win over Casa Pia, and returns to play in front of its fans. This time against Estrela da Amadora.It is the team that has not achieved any victories in the 2024/2025 season yet.

In the press conference that preceded the match between the two teams, Roger Schmidt headed to the press conference room to preview the match. The German coach stressed that the opponent has great quality, reassured the fans about Thomas Araijo and talked about some methods in the transfer market.

Next fight: “We are happy to play at home again. They have already played two games, the first one was very difficult against SC Braga. We have already realised that it is a team full of new players. They are quick in transitions and use their physicality to their advantage. Last year it was not easy and tomorrow [sábado] “It will be just as complicated. We are ready and we want to get the extra three points.”

news: “Di Maria and Trubin are back. I'm very happy in that sense. Renato Sanches, in turn, is still gaining speed and it's important that training is increasingly ready. We can already see his quality and the plan is to gradually give him some minutes of playing time. He's ready to come on when needed.”

Alternative to Bah: “I am happy that you are physically fit. In the pre-season we tried to find some solutions and Thiago Govea ended up taking that position. Do it with quality. However, if there is an opportunity in the market, we will move forward. If not, we will fill that absence with players from our squad. Orsnes can also play at right-back.

Arthur Cabral's imminent departure: “Now we have three good athletes. We have appointed Pavlidis, who has worked hard for the team and even managed to score goals. Marcos Leonardo has already had good performances, trained well and we want him to always be ready to play. Of course everyone wants to add minutes, but I also want everyone to be happy. I cannot talk about proposals [relativamente a Arthur Cabral]”When it's official we can talk about it. Right now, I won't confirm anything, these are just rumors.”

Whistles for Joao Mario: “I always talk to my players, especially the starters, who have a lot of responsibility in the team. The only thing I can say is that we are dealing with a situation of a player who has been very important to me in the last two years. One of the leaders, who has played almost all the time and scored 50 goals and made 50 assists in the last two years (…) He is a great athlete.”